Akanee

As tourism rebound in Thailand, numerous exciting fine dining places seems to be resurfacing in Bangkok. I had just stumbled upon Akanee within their first month of opening with a manageable number of customers. Akanee translated to flame in Thai language which was clearly resonated in warm casual family dining vibe.

First of all, decoration and ambiance are simple yet elegant. The menu includes four regions of Thailand from northern to southern region. So if you are planning to try out Thai cuisine from each region in one meal, the place are worth visiting. Also, the staff are extremely polite and friendly.

Starts off with a simple appetizer of Larb Mueng Air Fry potatoes. It is a simple fried wedges with a twist of sour and spicy flavored seasoning of northern region of Thailand combined with light and crispy texture.

Followed by Hokkaido Scallops Mango salad with toasted coconut. A decent amount of scallops with an average size. Scallops are fresh and sweet. Supported by sourness from unripe mango and crispiness of fried fish and a bit of fish sauce flavor.

“Kao-gun-jin is a Tai Yai inspired menu from the Northern part of Thailand. This dish is a rare hidden gem. The flavored rice is served in a fresh banana leaf, ready for you to mix with a variety of delicious condiments. (Fun fact: ‘gun’ means to knead, ‘jin’ means meat in Tai Yai dialect.)” Excerpt from Akanee.

The staff assured that even this menu contains sanitized pig blood rice so the texture and scent would be mild. Overall mixing of the rice came out as refreshing and enjoyable with harmony of flavor and texture in one bite.

Northern Thai Fried pork neck with toasted rice served with Black sticky rice and fresh vegetable. Another simple and enjoyable spicy and sour seasoning with crispy/juicy pork.

Coconut milk with assorted condiments.

WaanThai

Modern Thai desserts modernization trend has been going on for some period with a recently WaanThai (Waan = Sweet and Thai word combination) under R-Haan brand as 2 Michelin stars restaurant. Located in Thonglor 9, Taxi or personal car would be a more ideal mode of transportation.

Immerse in teal Thai decorations, WaanThai seems to be a perfect place to hang out for Thai style brunch with creative desserts with your friends/family. Shout out too all super-friendly and impeccable service from the staff too.

Lamun (Signature mocktail)

First time I have ever seen Jackfruit in a drink which pairs well with Foi-thong as a snacks. Flavor combination are moderately sweet topped with gold leaf for that luxurious effect.

Pad Kra Pow Thai Wagyu Beef with Sous Vide Duck egg

First of all, gotta love that bold presentation. Thai wagyu are served with balanced level of lean and fatty portion of the meat resulting in enjoyable spicy Kra pow with juicy beef texture.

Dara Thong

Dara Thong are traditional Thai sweets which is rarely seen due to delicate process consisting of base, watermelon seed and crown part. Dara Thong are often seen as a gift for position promotion occasion.

Modernized Mango sticky rice

Eye catching form of Mango sticky rice. The middle mango form are Mango parfait with supporting roles of sweet and sour combination of sticky rice and burnt coconut milk.

Krua Kriang Nam

“Krua Kriang Nam” literally means Kitchen by the river in Thai language. The place clearly demonstrates river side ambiance with breeze near the Chaophraya river with some boat sailing around as an alternative choice of traveling in Thailand.

Stir fried Coconut shoot with shrimp and Thai Chili

Coconut shoot provide firm texture which supported by spiciness from chili and sweetness shrimp. Making a great combination with rice to relief spiciness.

Small Crab Somtum (Thai spicy papaya salad)

Somtum is an all-around dish with spiciness from chili, sourness from lime, saltiness from fish fermented sauce and sweetness. This dish exhibits how enjoyable Somtum should be.

Grilled River Shrimp

This is one of me personal favorite. The texture of shrimp are so firm and sweet. Topped with spicy seafood sauce. Then mix the shrimp oil from the head with rice and enjoy one of the most simple and delicious menu Chaopraya river could offer.

Fried frog legs

Pretty sure this menu might excite and freak some people out at the same time. I gotta admit that used to have the same feeling too. Then I tried one haha. The skin part are so crispy and the leg part have such high similarity to chicken firmness.